Working at Guide Lane Nursing Home
232 Guide Lane, Manchester, M34 5HA
Operated by HC-One Limited
41 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
7.1/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 7.1/10
Key Finding
"Stable staffing with low turnover and supportive management foster a positive team atmosphere, although training and activities lack specialist programmes."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
2020 targeted inspection: assured service was preventing infections, using PPE effectively, admitting safely, managing outbreaks; per 2018: safe medicines systems, robust safeguarding, up-to-date risk assessments.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff were happy... 'I love coming to work, there's good atmosphere'. 'We work well as team. The manager is really supportive'.
Staffing Levels
8/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: the home had a low turnover of staff and rarely used agency staff to cover for sickness and leave. Staffing levels were appropriate... Staff members did not appear rushed.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: thorough induction aligned with Care Certificate, mandatory training undertaken regularly, supplementary training available, staff felt equipped.
Management
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff told us they were well supported by the management team. The registered manager held a surgery on a weekly basis that helped ensure people could come and talk to her with any concerns or suggestions.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: activities coordinator organised board games, aromatherapy, arts and crafts, entertainers, nursery visitors, trips out, knitting group.
Points to consider
Training covers the basics and some extras but no specialist courses or funded qualifications for career growth.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: The training matrix evidenced that mandatory training was undertaken regularly... Supplementary training courses could also be accessed.
Activities are regular and varied but mostly basic events like games and crafts, no specialist therapy programmes.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: activities coordinator organised... board games, aromatherapy, film shows, arts and crafts, entertainers and visitors from a nearby children's nursery.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: May 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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